Wild
Wild is a 2014 American biographical drama movie starring Reese Witherspoon, written by Nick Hornby, and based on Cheryl Strayed's 2012 memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.
After years of reckless behaviour, a heroin addiction and the destruction of her marriage, Cheryl Strayed makes a rash decision. Haunted by memories of her mother Bobbi and with absolutely no experience, she sets out to hike more than a thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail all on her own. This film powerfully reveals her terrors and pleasures –as she forges ahead on a journey that maddens, strengthens, and ultimately heals her.
Wild opened to positive critical reviews, with much praise going toward the performances of Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern. Both actresses received Academy Award nominations for their performances.
Critic Reviews:
- " Wild slowly but surely enters the frazzled mind of its subject in vividly moving detail. " – Leigh Paatsch
- " Thanks for pulling a movie like this together, Reese. " – Leslie Combemale
- " Wild may just be the best movie of the year. " – Marisa Carpico